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Washington Crossing National Cemetery

Coordinates: 40°16′15″N 74°54′04″W / 40.27083°N 74.90111°W / 40.27083; -74.90111
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Front entrance

Washington Crossing National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in Upper Makefield Township, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It opened in late 2009 and occupies approximately 205 acres (83 ha).[1] Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the cemetery will serve veterans in the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area and is located less than 3 miles (4.8 km) from the Washington Crossing Historic Park.

Notable burials

  • George Benton (1933–2011), former US Army soldier and professional boxer
  • Tom Gola (1933–2014), former US Army soldier and professional basketball player

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40°16′15″N 74°54′04″W / 40.27083°N 74.90111°W / 40.27083; -74.90111